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Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

The head of one of the NT's largest Indigenous land councils says a senator targeted him for political reasons by "escalating" claims he was sacked.

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

A woman who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner described being strangled, spat on and attacked in harrowing messages to a friend.

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid is facing penalties for allegedly outsourcing staff for years without giving internal employees the chance to prove they could be just as efficient.

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Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

The family of an Indigenous man who died in police custody has lashed out over the investigation but have been assured an inquest will aim to uncover the truth.

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Reliance on law and order in response to escalating youth knife crime will create further harm, a coroner says as she recommends community-based action "now".

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

A state MP is accused of six assaults on his wife, with court records showing three new charges laid against him.

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Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

US First Lady Melania Trump allegedly threatened to sue an author if he didn’t retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he made about her.

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

The Louvre director says the museum had a shortage of security cameras on the outside of the building as it was the target of a robbery.

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago.

Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row

Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row

Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row

Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row

A 13-year-old boy became the victim of an ugly neighbourhood dispute when a molotov cocktail was thrown into a house where he was having a sleepover.

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

The decision to release convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis from prison after 26 years in jail will be reviewed.

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'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world’s largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Higgins abandons appeals over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has dropped her appeals against elements of a court finding that she defamed former senator Linda Reynolds in a series of social media posts.

Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings

Linked to the shocking Wieambilla shootings, a conspiracy theorist has pleaded guilty to a watered down charge under a plea deal in the United States.

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Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

Battle for documents in killer's parole challenge

Lawyers for Susan Neill-Fraser, who served more than a decade behind bars for murdering her partner, are chasing documents as part of a parole challenge.

Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors

Improved rental protections for survivors of domestic violence will offer them a safer pathway out of abuse.

Former French president begins five-year prison term

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at prison in Paris to start a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya.

Life sentence for tenant who brutally murdered landlady

An evicted tenant who murdered his helpless elderly landlady in a sudden and violent rampage will spend the next 20 years in prison.

Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

The families of three people killed in a house fire have spoken publicly for the first time since the tragedy ahead of a community gathering for the trio.

Teen's offending ignites calls for youth bail reform

More needs to be done to address youth crime, a state government concedes, after a 13-year-old boy was charged with offences across two Australian cities.

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